The joys and the agony….
Ask anyone who’s become a mum what it’s like, and I can guarantee they’ll never be able to describe the magnitude of how it feels. Firstly, please don’t misunderstand, I realise how lucky I am to have had the good fortune to bear three healthy children, and I will...
Nature’s little helper
With the approaching onset of winter, light levels are now lessening, and depression and low mood can become an increasing problem for many people. This, combined with a second lockdown in progress, means it’s never been more important for us to connect...
Should Schools Close During Second National Lockdown?
Sunday night saw the announcement by Boris Johnson that the second national lockdown of 2020 is going to commence on Thursday 5th November 2020. The guidelines included statistics regarding the increasing number of positive COVID-19 cases since the end of summer and...
Boris Johnson Confirms Second UK Lockdown
On Saturday 31st October 2020, millions of people around the UK were anticipating the annoucement of the second national lockdown after a government report was leaked to the press. The number of COVID-19 cases have been rising dramatically over the recent weeks as...
“I love my job, but it isn’t easy” – An interview with online Entrepreneur, Natalie Hunt
The January blues are in full swing and many people are attempting to work on their New Year’s resolutions. With the exciting idea of a fresh start, numerous friends of mine expressed their interests in starting their own businesses online, panning from clothing to...
8 Ethical clothing brands perfect for Christmas gifts
We do nothing We do Nothing is an ethical clothing brand based in Newquay, Cornwall. They truly fulfill their slogan ‘ethical clothing for the conscious consumer’ by selling ethically made organic clothing such as jumpers, hoodies, hats, T-shirts and bags. Their...
Dogs Trust: Fur-ever Homes At Christmas.
Every 6 minutes the canine charity ‘Dogs Trust’ receives a call from a family wanting to give up their dog. Nearing the Festive season, it can be very tempting to make many impulsive purchases for your loved ones, or even yourself, and more often than...
An Insight to University from One of Marjon’s Own!
Starting university can not only be scary, but a challenging time for every new student. Because of this, it is so important that new students choose a university that suits them, their needs and provides them with a well suited degree, therefore giving them the best...
A gesture of good will from a Devon based company ‘Veg In A Box’ to Thomas Cook employees.
Veg In A Box, a Devon based, family run business, have pledged to kindly donate five fruit and vegetable boxes to families of Thomas Cook staff in light of the devastating news of the companies collapse which was released on Monday. Thousands of staff members from...
Top 5 News Stories of Today … So Far
Theresa May agrees to Brexit debate – Theresa May has agreed to take part in a BBC debate on the 9th of December – two days before MPs vote on the deal. Labour are yet to confirm any participation in the tv broadcast while the SNP, Lib Dems, Plaid Cymru...
A Plymouth institution fights for survival
With a fresh round of Brexit voting threatening the horizon, another local success story faces a tough bought of trouble in trying to stay afloat the rough funding waters. The Plymouth Amateur Rowing Club (PARC) has been based on the river Plym since 1947 and has been...
Plymouth Marjon University and Citizens Advice Plymouth announce their joint partnership
Citizens Advice Plymouth and Plymouth Marjon University today announce their joint media partnership, providing BA (Hons) Journalism students the opportunity to contribute to and strengthen the Plymouth community. Citizens Advice Plymouth is one of a network of...
